Mark Scandrette’s new book, Soul Graffiti, presents an edgy perspective on finding faith in urban landscapes and living life in the way of Jesus.
Recently, the Pew Forum on Religion and Public Life conducted a survey about the religious affiliation of the American public. This survey indicated that there is a huge shift taking place in the religious affiliation of Americans. They found that more than one-quarter of American adults have left the faith of their childhood for another [...]
The psalmist wrote “Therefore I esteem all thy precepts concerning all things to be right” (Psalms 119:128). The first Christians were guided by the “apostle’s teaching” (Acts 2:42). They were taught to “remember the words of the Lord Jesus…” (Acts 20:35). The Lord’s church has always thus honored and been guided by the Sacred Word. [...]
I have always been a lover of history. The following historical quotes help us understand the thinking of our national leaders prior to this current generation.
With the Lord there is total protection for whatever you’re facing. No matter what battles you’re going through, whether physical, emotional or spiritual, the Lord has equipped you. With God the battles are fought in the spirit realm. Words, thoughts and situations can condemn you. Have you ever felt a heaviness that you just can’t [...]
While we may be armed with a revelation of our special assignment here on earth, many of us have failed to plan our lives accordingly. Goal setting is a powerful process for personal planning. It enables us to move step by step towards the achievement of our dreams. It directs the course of our lives.
What does Christianity, 911 and The Federal Reserve all have in common?
In the modern sense of the word, baptism is a Christian ritual or sacrament stating the cleansing of sins or other religious impurities. Following baptism, Christian believers are greeted into the Church body as sacred members. Most baptism events involve the use of water, even though different Christian denominations have various methods of baptizing congregants. [...]
